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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

velope, yet with Its being mixed with
official matter pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic, owe every

yelope, yet with Its being mixed with
official matter pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic, ! owe every
post and every member Of the Grand
Army OF the republic an apology
The blame was wholly mine, and |
take it all upon myself. No other per-
son connected with the Grand Army
of the Republic had anything TO do
with 1t In any way whatever, and the
only excuse ls thoughtlessness. The
circular was brought to me while ! was
preparing General Order No. q for
the malls, and without a thought of
the harm enclosed them with the Or
der and in an hour they were IN the
mails and on their way to the posts,
No one regrets the act more than |
do, and no one could be more ready to
undo the wrong If 1t was possible, than
myself,
So little of Col. Taylor's letter per-
talns to the Grand Army Of the Re,
public, l have taken this manner OF
communicating with the posts, instead
OF answering his letter through the
newspapers. That which pertains to
tho Grand Army of tho Republic mat
ters ! do not care to discuss with him,
and whatever my opinions are IN re-
gard to other matters is OF no interest
to you. can only offeryon an apol'
ogy that Is due you tor the nnfoftu'
nate occurrence, and this | do. ! can
do no more,
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Abou, e,ANrON Peon,.,

Sioux Falls Daily Argus Leader: Col
onel Boynton has been doing stalwart
work in the admission as-a-whole cause.
He is man who wields a potent IN
tluence In his county, and as his heart
is in the work grand results may be ex-
pected,
While ON matters political 1t may
not be amiss to state that Col +. A.
Gale, of CANTON, IL being quite proml.
nently mentioned in democratic circles
as Il very available nominee for dele
gate to congress. Col. Gale is n gentle.
man In every way well qualified for the
position, and II nominated will make a
good deal the hottest fight ever seen In
this territory, lie is u man of pluck
and push who would be certain to TO.
move or surmount any and every OBJ.
stacie, and these traits, backed with SUI
perior natural ability and sterling
worth, would make him formidable
opponent for any republican who had
the courage to enter the field against
him.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

In its zeal for the cause of prohi-
bition the Sioux City Journal would
convict and hang Arensdorf, whether
guilty or no. There Is sort of lark.
ing idea up this way that Justice
would be just as well subseryed by
keeping little quiet and waiting un-
til guilt was attached in Sioux city's
"sure enough" manner, Arensdorf
may, or may not, be guilty, but until
it knows for sure the Journal has no
right to attempt to create sentiment
against n man merely because he Ia
under arrest.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
LITTLE FOLKS BRIGHT SAYINGS.

Mary TO Alice--Your doll looks very
eoorly What ails III
Aliee-tt frets great deal Alfred
knocked out one Of its eyes last week, and ii
lost great deal of aawdust, and hasn't been
the same doll since.
MAKING SURE OF HIS IDENTITY.
Not many weeks since little girl received
= visit from an uncle she had never before
sesn. but had heard much about. He was
known 10 her AZ "Unele benny" At the
close Of her customary evening prayer she
aid, "Dod bless mamma, papa and Tommy
and Uncle Benny" then, after a pause, she
added: "pod, his other name IL Hopkins,"
QUESTION OF ExrnRiENcn
Sunday School Teaehe,~-New, children, we
have all been bitten, haven't WEI
Children I'm chorusl-Yes, marin.
Teaeher--And our first parents were Bit
ten, too, were they noti
Children (in chorus)-Yes, marm,
Teachei~Now, who bit themf
Bright Little Boy from Avenue A-.skeet-
ers, marin.
sMe KNEW HER BIRTHPLACE,
A bright little S,year-old was greatly at
tracted by figure In the Metropolitan Mu.
scum OF Art 'Say, aunty, who's thatf
That's the figure of Minerva" "Who's
Minerva, auntys" "She is tho Goddess Of
Wisdom" And does she como from BGa-
tonf'--Texaa Siftinea
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

The ease of ilawar0en vs the Cal
Hope, Burlington and Northern rail-
way will be commenced In the district
court at Orange City, Iowa, this week,
This Is a suit wherein Hawarden par
ties win attempt to defeat tho railway
tax voted in lnneombe township last
April in aid Of the road, of which I'D
Carpenter is president, In reference
TO the action of the u0warden people
the Calliope Blade remarks;
This railroad project, as we'll as the
tax voted. tho Blade has given no opin-
ion in the matter pro or con, from the
fact we have had no faith that tho
road would be built by the present
management. The projectors OF this
| aew line Of road do not expect to build
it themselves, but by getting a tax
voted in Buncombe and other town
ships through which the road has been
surveyed and land condemned, would be
sufficient Inducements for eastern cap
itnlists to invest their money and COM
plete the road. The Blade has more
faith in this railroad project at the
present time than over before, for the
| best OF reasons not necessary at this
| time to give, AS regards the per
cent. tax voted III Huncombe township.
we have only this to say; II said road
is built to some connecting point north
with the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern railway, depot grounds
located ana depot erected thereon In
Buncombo township. and cars running
thereon between now and the lst day
of September, 1888, the taxpayers of
this township can rest assured they
will have this tax topay. Our advice
to the people of Calliope and llawar-
den is, place no money IN the hands of
iudgmentsproof and gnazler, Colonel
Sellers" to tight this railroad tax. Tho
| Northwestern and Milwaukee com,
panies are furnishing The money to de-
| feat the tax. and hence IL Is not nee.
eSsary You pay out cent to the Col
oncl or any one Of his gang,
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es,aue.,s by the Hired Girl,

Madame he began aa tho door opened,
II am seliiag now book ON etiquette and
department"
'oh, You arels she responded, "Go down
there ON tho grass and clean the mud OF your
feet
''yea, EN- As ] waa saying, ma'am, am
seln----z
take OF your hat! Never address 4
strange lady at the door without removing
your hatn
ives, 'ein. Now, then, al was saying 49,
Take your hands out of your poeketss No
gentleman ever carries his hands there
YES, em. Now, ma'aM, this work ON
eti"------
'sfhrow out your eud II a gentleman
uses tobacco no il careful not to disgust
others by tho habit"
,'Yes 'em, Now, ma'am, in calling Your
attention TO this valuable
"eut that dirty handkerchief out Of sight
and use less grease ON Your hair, Now you
look half way decent, You have book on
etiquette and department, Very well, don't
want it, am only the hired girl. You eau
some In, however, and talk with the lady Of
tho house, She called mo liar this morning,
aud think she needs something of the kind y
Detroit Free rreSA
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
t,tua,er for Jon,ner.

Dakota HTonite: J. W, Taylor.
post commander of the Grand Army ut
CANTON, read the riot act to Assistant
Adjntmt Jumper, indicating that Mr.,
Jumpers remarkable way of attempt
ing to make the Grand Army aid the
scheme of the anti-dlyision boilers has
stirred the righteous indignation of the
members at CANTON. Is 1t not evident
that every post commander with which
Jumper has official relations has been
approached IN the same wayg
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
nj. or.,ory WV. apprse,a,ea.

While Senator Harris was speaking al
Cynthlsna the other day, half intoxicated
lrishman, who had erawled mp on the real
OF the platform. interrupted him several
lines with remarks that were not quite IN
telligible, Finally Mr. Harris turned to the
man and said,
aPlease don't interrupt me, my friend.
am not much used to public speaking, and II
you want to talk I'll have to quit,
'Bless year said the lrishman, ats not after
intenuptin' ye am. I'm emily approvin' oi
what ye say, Faith, and didn't know 1t was
IN yea to do rs we'll al yer den'."
The senator from Madison was completely
knocked cut by this speech, but he bowed his
thanss to the Hibernian, and Joined heartily
Ia the laughter which tho latters response
had caused louisville Ceurier-lournal,
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In Earnes, Ahoat Division

Alexandria News: The CANTON
News, one Of the very few papers In
South Dakota which advocates the one
grand state idea, promised squarely
that 1t would abide the result Of the
election for division. The announce
ment of the vote had hardly been made
when that paper takes up and adyo-
Yates the Aberdeen scheme. The Her.
aid is surprised and not little sorry to
note the attitude of the News. Tho
home of that paper gave handsome
majority for division and 1t looks IA If
that paper was not only going back on
its promises, but on its patrons. To
give as n reason for this course that
the vote was light win not do, when it
is known that the vote In this, an Off
year, was seyenty.tiye per cent of the
total vote. No state which held an
election this fall east us high percent.
age Of the total vote as did Dakota.
This only emphathizes the fact the peo-
pie have the matter ut heart and are In
earnest about division.
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"fl take a bunch !"
A rroud Heritnro.

Omaha Office Holder--Yes, my ancestors
fought and died for freedom In tho rcvolu.
ton.
Distinguished Foreisner--That is a giori.
Gus legacy Do You not almost envy their
greatnesss
"Ah, fought for human liberty myself.
l was In the late war"
WORTHY SON OF worthy sires Let me
grasp your hand"
"by Jinks! I'll have to SO now, Good day.
Old Bullyrag ia coming"
"hullyrags"
"fes, no wants mo to run over to the COR
nsr and get him pitcher of beer, suppose,
aud must do it,
"Youp
"fes, he's the political boss who gave me
my office, "--Omaha World.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

Hon, O. s. Clifford left last Monday
for Washington, where he goes to as,
sumo his duties as delegate IN congress-
from Dakota, He was accompanied
by his wife and family, who will pass
the winter at Washington,
Mr., Clifford has drawn up u bill for
opening a portion of tho great Sioux
reservation; also for the relief OF tho
settlers on the Crow Creek and Win,
nebago reservations He will intro
duce about seventy bills at the first
opportunity.
The Judge characteriaes the contem,
plated convention at Aberdeen as an
insincere movement, and thinks 1t can
have no other object than to compli.
cate the Dakota question and delay
admission. The great objection to Iii,
vision heretofore, he says, has been
that the people have not expressed
themselves upon the sub ct-haye not
voted upon the question. Now ii vote
has been taken, and these same oh
jeetors say the people have not spoken
loud enough They admit that n ma,
iority of the vote is for division, but
the majority Is not large enough. II
these people would come square out
and say that they proposed to fight
division to the bitter end, regardless OF
what the people want, they would ex,
press their real intention and honest
purpose The Judge further remarks;
lit is only question of how many OBJ
staclea they can put in the way Of
what a majority of our people want. y
Continuing, Mr., Clifford said;
The democrats of the country eS-
cuse the action of the majority in the
house and administration for opposing
the admission of Dakota upon the
ground that once republican senator
voted against us. 1t is always easy
for the democratic party to follow II
bad, vicious example, The worst
practice of single republican IL good
enough excuse for the representatives
of the democratic party, Active steps
are being taken to place the Dakota
question before the country in 1888"
Mr.. Clifford was selected some time
ago to urge the claims of Minneapolis
before the national republican con-
mittee, as a candidate for the nation
al convention, and says he has had
considerable correspondence regard
ing the subject. He expects to be
present vt the meeting of the central
committee in Washington, on the Sth
of next month,
Mr., Clifford holds ont no false hopes
relative to Dakotas chances the com,
ing winter He thinks the democrats
of the territory want neither division
or admission, and their wish will be
temporarily gratihed.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
Gets itin III. Teeth,

Ymkton Press: j. W. Taylor, com,
mmder of the CANTON Grand Army
post, In the CANTON AnvocATR 10.
Dukes Assistant Adjutant General
Jumper for attempting to use
the Grand Army in furtheranee OF the
anti-diyision schemes of Aberdeen, and
Mr., Jumper gets 1t In his teeth from
the CANTON commander, The cores,
pondence IL published in this issue. 1t
IL u pointed document and calls a halt
upon the efforts of GenssAllen and his
subordinates to use the Grand Army in
furtherance OF their own political de.
signs, weakness to which they art
given, Mr.. Jumper has fairly earned q
court martial at the hands of his com,
rades Tor tlagrant violation of the ar
tioles under which the order exists.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

He appeared suddenly 1t the door of u fash.
ionahie boarding house the other day, wear
ing u bland smile and "a seersueker suit.
The ladies were all grouped on the veranda
In breakfaat costumes
aIadies," he said, dofting hs hat, "a gen
tleman who boards here asked me to bring
tEis basket OF lilies and present it with his
compliments to the prettiest lady here"
There was a moments pause. aud then u
maiden who had seen many summers asked
sharply;
"Well. why don't you present iti'
Tho man made deprecato,y bow,
allow can l, MIST He forgot TO give mo
any address, and couldn't pick out one from
~ many"
"What did he look liksl' asked all the Ia,
dies 1t once.
"Very distwangey, with light mustaehe,
OF, lemme see. was II darGt l kind OF disrS'
member the color, But that's what he said
the prettieat lady"
"could 1t have been Mr. - Do you sup
pose ha ordered them FOR that horrid
Miss"----
"Moro likely for the Widow
at must have been Capt"--
n hate TO take them back" said the man
refeetively. III the lady no meant viii pick
heisol oup, III kifp nor tho lilies, anu no
tWirled one fragrant bud in his hand
II suppose you couldn't sell IN any Of
them," murmured sweet old thing who
knew she was the 'oae' meant
u could soil to you altogether, but not TO
ono; that wouldn't DO fair, You SEQ the gen.
tlemsn viii know l couldn't afford to lose tho
sale Of EN-. Six for Ave cents, ladies' II
can't ind the right ona 'tain't my fault, an l
never $50 a'many pretty ladies atore In my
life.n
"fll take bunch"
"And L.
The basket was soon emptied. At dinner
every lady wore u lily In her hand or at her
belt, and Mr.. ---- and Capt ------ were smiled
upon by turns by the whole posse of female
hoarders TO their great surprise
Good heavensl what have We done 10 do.
serve it'" asked the gentlemen OF each other,
a. they were thanked for their good inten-
uopa
Tho ladies do not know yet that they were
the vietims OF commercial ruse on the part
OF the lily vendrr, Free Press.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
S,uts I.itt,o ,1ohnnv.

A lady on Woodward avenue has u little
boy who Ia Inclined 10 freekie and has been
told to keep on his hat when out in tho sun,
Last week she engaged servant whose face
Is quite roughened with smallpox, Robbie
looked at her very closely and then said to
his mother;
s'lt's too bad. ain't 1t. mamnaF
'Whal'a too badf' said his mother.
''That her iidn't keep on her hat"
His mother was puzzled and said, why
Ahould Mary keep on her hats"
s'Causa the SUMS iamnied all her freekles
in.n--Desroit Tribune.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

Atlanta, Ga, which two years ago
gave n prohibition majority Of 1000,
reversed the condition OF affairs last
Saturday and gave high license 1900
majority. Georgia was the strongest
prohibition state In the union, but the
conservative class, IA in Atlanta, and
in Sioux City and DesMoines, Iowa,
seem to be awakening to the practica-
bilitv of high license.
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1888,
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On account of the failure OF the
architects to complete their plans the
regular meeting of the Yankton asylum
board was adjourned by Col, Gale,
president, until next Wednesday, at
which time the plans for the new wing
viii be accepted and forwarded to the
governor.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

people. The republicans, as a party,
and lakota people IA builders and de-
velopers of their future lone, cannot
afford to weaken at this critical juno.
ture, The Aberdeen political scheme
should be given the cold shoulder,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

Again the chances seem promising
for the upeniug OF u considerable por-
tion Of tho Sioux reservation during
the winter, The same old cry has
been sounded so long, however, that we
win make no predictions.
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The NexVspaper Law.

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~ any peraon orders hia paper diacout tinued, ha
ae nuat pay ali arraAragaa. or the publishers may
Soh''ea TO .ehd II antll payment Ii made and col
from tho othea or not,
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A Steady lMprOSement.

Mr., Wabash, of Chieago-Have you read
Julian Hawthornes story, "a Tragic Mys'
tory Miss hreeayi
Miss Rreegy-soh. Yes, and found ii very
interesting. | think his style haa so much
improved since he wrote "fhe Scarlet Let
tar ~ ,ifs
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
A Gentle Hint.

Omaha Husband--Ths theatre wsi; be half
over before we get started.
Young Wife--Well. can't got these gloves
buttohed.
aDon't aee why you should ba slow and
awkward sbont common thing like that"
" never had chance to practice hefore."
.Nensease, Never had a chance to prac-
tiees'
ana, there were always plenty Of young
mon around to do that for mo, you know,
dear" ,"-~Omaha World,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
r..,tesv To = stranger,

Park Policeman ito tired looking tndivad-
ual. aslecp on ono OF the seats at the batteryl
--Etere, wake up. No sleeping allowed hero.
Tired Looking Individual thswildered and
rubbing his eyes)- -Aince when was sleeplng
not allowed In FAirnount park.
polea,nan--Ahl excuse ma, 80 You Ass
from Philadelphia. Sleep AwAyi-New York
Sap,tt
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
r4z7ss77 = -
Canton Alliance.

rue annual mating OF The Territorial alliance
.aAea place at Huron on December IS, Every
sse,ahet OF the local aiiinncen should attend tho
regular meettnRa, for the purpose OF e.aotng del.
aAataa 10 territorial allisnes,
Ihe CANTON alliance meeta on tho srd OF Deeen,.
oef ier that purpose, full attendance Ia desired.
JneE a1nos, President.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01
nannA hx 1,eurtaaY.

aAhl I heg pardon. hut your name y
0rayss hA aid q hs met man coming oae
OF the postolstcA
sNc, alrs-no, sir-my name h NOT Gray
soh-ah-it jaa't, chi Then beg yoer
passaoa tor hegging your parden ~ -psere(e'
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

IL tor . GOn
That would carry .
ton.
Or \ sa6er keen
! That would cut shin-
ales clean.
To snita for once
! aud forever moro
that terrible, con-
clenccleSs midnight
bore whoruthlessly
breaks on q placid
snore with airs that
were popular years
before~the IN an
who Is always whis-
ting.
He starta at morn
With hia tune for
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-12-01

Though his hearers drop,
His neighbors for mercy vainly sue; he'll
merrily whistle "Mikaao" clear through
will turn back to Patience" and ''Pnafors"
too, avoiding with care all tho music sheets
new-tho man who IL always whistling.--
Merchant Traveller.
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Cheerless Comfort.

Stranges-Ain't there shorter way to
Rahwayt
hoy-sYes, sir; It's only two miles from Lin
deit
strangels-Wh i.indens
ney--rwo miles the other aide of Railway.
lid fits
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HARPERs PERIODICALS.

rer xenr,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-12
FOR" BUT NOT "INsTEAD OF"

Half the errors of theological doc
trine we are inclined to attribute to
the confounding of propositions, the
failure to note the precise and distinc-
tive meaning. The Bible teaches that
Christ died for sinners. The old or
thodoxy made this the equivalent of
dying instead of sinners. The whole
Calvinistic scheme of vicarious sacri-
fee is blunder with propositions so
we do not doubt. An English bishop
has on this point level head.
Bishop Colenso, of the Church of Eng
land in his Commentary on Romans
thus remarks on Rom. V, 6
"Once for all let it be stated distinctly,
there is not a single passage in the
whole of the New Testament which
supports the dogma of modern theol-
ogy, that our Lord died for our sins, in
the sense of dying instead of us, dying
in our place, or dying so as to bear the
punishment or penalty of our sins. 1t
is often said that he died for as; he
died for our sins, but the Greek prepo-
sition here rendered by for never in
any single instance means in our stead,
but 'on our behalf The real mean
ing of the expression, He died for us,
or He died for our sins,' is this He
died on our behalf; He died for oul
sakes; He died to help us in respect tC
our SINS"